Binary opposites radioscript

Scene begins with Mr Ali in his office and his receptionist, Ms McLaren outside sitting at her desk. Mr Ali’s office has several photos organized and positioned. His desk has a photo and Abdi’s file neatly put to the side. In the background, we can hear that Mr Ali has on BBC Radio 5 and faint smooth jazz music.

Mr Ali’s telephone rings

Ms McLaren: Mr Ali I have Abdi here for you.

Mr Ali: [clears throat] thank you Ms McLaren, please send him in.

Abdi enters, door swings with a bang and he makes his way over to the seat that has been pointed out to him. We can hear his footsteps as he does so. The chair slightly creaks when he sits. He also is playing loud Dubstep music

Mr Ali: The purpose of your presence here in this office is to give a valid explanation for yourundeniable diabolical behaviour.

Abdi kisses his teeth.

Abdi: Whaaaat? Speak english bruv , none of dat stuff u were talking about? Ya Zimme?

Mr Ali: [pauses. Then starts to speak slowly and patronisingly] explain your behaviour.

Abdi: Whatcha mean behaviour? I dint do none of dat stuff they were talking about.

Mr Ali: We have witness accounts from all teachers Abdi. They say that you’re a bright student but

your effort into your studies is appalling.

Abdi: eyyy hold up. Someone’s pinging me. [Replying to a tweet but mumbling it while typing]

Mr Ali gets increasingly more impatient with Abdi’s behaviour. Lowering his glasses and sighing dramatically.

Mr Ali stands up , pushes his chair out leans over the table and grabs Abdi’s phone

 Mr Ali: this is exactly the sort of behaviour that has been mentioned Abdi. Now why are you doing this and I demand an answer!

Abdi: so what ur sayin is that dem lot -“the teachers”are sayin that I’m starting crap I aint even

heard of. Watch me tomorrow , I swear down ill get them to change their accounts.

Mr Ali: [loud sigh of disappointment] I’m afraid that the two of us have been unable to reach a valid

explanation for your grotesque behaviour. This means that we will have to get your father in schooland see if we can reach a resolution.

Abdi : eyy cool. Sau nut’in.

Abdi walks out of the office in a casual manner, while he ressumes his music.

Mr Ali collects Abdi’s file shaking his head, continuing to listen to his Jazz music.

 Ms McLaren: would you like me to schedule another appointment for you with Abdi’s parents, Mr Ali?

Mr Ali: Indeed, I think that would be necessary Ms McLaren. Thank you.